Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 946458

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nortriptyline + lexapro

Posted by NickCave on May 5, 2010, at 18:01:00

I have added 10mg nortriptyline to my 15mg of lexapro, a combo many here seem to think works well. So far, all I have gotten is muscle tension in my shoulders and back of neck, as well as calf muscles, plus some anxiety, heart arrhythmia and feeling "not right" in the head. I am on day four and don't know if I should continue. I didn't expect this kind of reaction to such a low dose. Is anyone here on this combination and does it actually work, or does it just sound like a good idea in theory?

 

Re: nortriptyline + lexapro

Posted by NickCave on May 6, 2010, at 6:53:03

In reply to nortriptyline + lexapro, posted by NickCave on May 5, 2010, at 18:01:00

Anyone?

 

Re: nortriptyline + lexapro » NickCave

Posted by tensor on May 6, 2010, at 12:48:29

In reply to nortriptyline + lexapro, posted by NickCave on May 5, 2010, at 18:01:00

> I have added 10mg nortriptyline to my 15mg of lexapro, a combo many here seem to think works well. So far, all I have gotten is muscle tension in my shoulders and back of neck, as well as calf muscles, plus some anxiety, heart arrhythmia and feeling "not right" in the head. I am on day four and don't know if I should continue. I didn't expect this kind of reaction to such a low dose. Is anyone here on this combination and does it actually work, or does it just sound like a good idea in theory?

You're on day four, you need to give it more time. Some startup side effects are expected.

 

Re: nortriptyline + lexapro

Posted by NickCave on May 6, 2010, at 14:29:11

In reply to Re: nortriptyline + lexapro » NickCave, posted by tensor on May 6, 2010, at 12:48:29

My main concerns are the heart arrhythmia and chest pains. I can't tolerate more than 15mg of lexapro, maybe the little bit of serotonin inhibition from nortriptyline is too much. all I know is I definitely feel worse.

 

Re: nortriptyline + lexapro » NickCave

Posted by tensor on May 6, 2010, at 16:34:03

In reply to Re: nortriptyline + lexapro, posted by NickCave on May 6, 2010, at 14:29:11

> My main concerns are the heart arrhythmia and chest pains.

You need to talk to your pdoc about that.

/Mattias

 

Re: nortriptyline + lexapro

Posted by JohnWatford on April 23, 2016, at 0:08:50

In reply to nortriptyline + lexapro, posted by NickCave on May 5, 2010, at 18:01:00

I am using this combo - where you get the evidence "many seem. To think this works"


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